We are looking for a motivated Trades Supervisor to join our responsive repairs and maintenance team. This is a key role ensuring the delivery of high-quality building maintenance and repair works that meet customer expectations and comply with all relevant health and safety standards.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About The Role
The role will be based at our depot at 19 Bennet Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0QX. As our Trades Supervisor, you will take the lead in overseeing the day-to-day operations of a team of skilled trade operatives and sub-contractors. Your main goal will be to ensure that repairs and maintenance work is completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.
You Will Be Responsible For
* Allocating and programming repair jobs to the right staff at the right time
* Supervising trade operatives on-site, ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures
* Monitoring quality, performance, and productivity, and identifying training needs
* Managing sub-contractors and ensuring their work meets our standards
* Conducting toolbox talks, 1:1s, skills assessments, van stock checks, and regular site visits
* Supporting apprentices and trainees with hands-on development
* Assisting in budget monitoring and providing feedback for service improvements
About You
You will be a qualified trades professional with a recognised apprenticeship or City and Guilds qualification (or equivalent), and substantial experience in your trade. You will bring practical knowledge of building construction techniques and relevant legislation, including a solid understanding of Health and Safety regulations, especially CDM requirements.
As a natural team leader, you will have experience supervising trade operatives or sub-contractors, with the ability to motivate, guide, and assess the work of others. You will be confident delivering toolbox talks, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring that work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Benefits
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you will get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. Our benefits include:
* Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
* A wide range of flexible working opportunities
* Modern working environment at 19 Bennet Road, Reading
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
* On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
* Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
* Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing, and road tax
To arrange a confidential discussion on this position, please contact Sean Donaghue, Assistant Housing Repairs and Maintenance Manager. Closing Date: Sunday 19th October 2025. Interview Date: To be confirmed. Interview Process: Formal interview, basic written and practical test.
Reading Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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